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		Discovering Egypt
$19.95		(Win95/98/Me/XP) (Retail) (DISEGYPTPR)
		(Win95/98/Me/XP) (Retail) (DISEGYPTPR)

Publisher: TOPICS Entertainment

Reference: Egypt

4 CD Set

Relive 6,000 Years of Egyptian Civilization

Explore the hidden treasures and archeological discoveries of ancient Egypt, and relive 6000 years of Egyptian civilization in an interactive, multimedia format on 4 CD-ROMs. All four exceptional titles take you on a detailed excursion of ancient Egypt, from the Sphinx and the Rosetta Stone to Tutankhamen's Tomb and the banks of the Nile. The CD-ROMs also offer unique 3-D virtual tours inside the tombs and pyramids, extensive photographs, animations, audio commentaries and slide shows. With extensive information and a brilliant, user-friendly set-up, Discovering Egypt is a perfect resource for students, families, and anyone interested in exploring an ancient civilization!

Includes 4 Deluxe CDROMs:

Mysterious Egypt: Journey Down the Nile:
Float down the Nile and explore the historical landmarks of Egypt, such as the pyramids, the temples, and more! A comprehensive history of Egypt is examined and divided into chronological order with 18 periods starting from the Neolithic Period (6000 BC) and ending with the Modern Age. Each period contains an intimate history with detailed descriptions. The Egyptology section also covers the various explorers, Egyptian pharaohs and Egyptian divinities and religion.

Mysterious Egypt: The Age of the Pharaohs:
This CD-ROM uncovers the great mysteries and lives of Egypt's most famous pharaohs that have fascinated Egyptologists for centuries .. find out who they are! There is also a section about everyday life in ancient Egypt that truly captures the ancient Egyptians' lives and the way their society was run. In addition, this interactive program introduces you to the world of hieroglyphics, the ancient Egyptian system of writing based on pictorial symbols, and also includes a full chronological history divided into 18 time periods.

Mysterious Egypt: Wonder of Past and Present:
Have a personal, 3D virtual tour of Tutankhamen's Tomb, the Pyramid of Cheops, Neferati's Tomb, and a cruise down the Nile. Explore these areas by yourself, or opt to take the guided tour and simply sit back, listen, and watch! Either way, you will learn about these ancient monuments and the treasures that lie within them. There are detailed explanations a beautiful soundtrack, easy-to-use features, and the images truly make you feel that you are on-site, in Egypt!

Voyage in Egypt:
An educational masterpiece, Voyage in Egypt has explanations of everything Egyptian, which includes a detailed list of divinities and their functions in Egyptian religion. There us a special section on famous ancient Egyptians and explorers, as well as a comprehensive glossary for understanding terms and their definitions that are often associated with the study of Egyptology. Other categories include: Architecture, Daily Life, Science and Technology, and much more. Hyperlinked words in the text are also features that enable you to learn more about a particular subject.

Requirements:

Windows 95/98: Pentium 75 MHz or higher, 16 MB RAM, 640 x 480 16 bit color, 16 bit Sound Card, 4x CD-ROM drive.

NOTE: Does NOT work on XP